California § 12648 - The officer to whom the application for a permit for a public display of firework

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 12648 — The officer to whom the application for a permit for a public display of firework, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 12648. The officer to whom the application for a permit for a public display of firework

The officer to whom the application for a permit for a public display of fireworks is made shall make an investigation to determine whether such a display as proposed will be of such character or so located that it may be hazardous to property or dangerous to any person. He shall, in the exercise of reasonable discretion, recommend granting or denying the permit, subject to such conditions as he may prescribe.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12648 cover?

Section 12648 ("The officer to whom the application for a permit for a public display of firework") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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